Castle Restaurant & Cocktail

06/24/08

Castle Restaurant NOT Worth Your Time by A B. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

My husband & I ate the Castle Restaurant few nights ago, I could not believe how bad the food was. We ordered the Calamari it was like eating small rubber pieces. When the salad came it was old, it seem like it was in the freezer for weeks, the dressing sooooo sour you could not eat it. The main meal I order chicken parm. it was raw in the middle and the sauce no flavor (just open can of tomatoes and pour.) My husband ordered chicken kabob, 3 small pieces and few veggies, not worth the price. Service was okay. If you want to got out to eat DO NOT go to the Castle, McDonald's down the street food million time better & more satisfying.

06/30/08

Excellent for a night out

by cittygrrl at Citysearch

I have eaten here several times - in the Lounge and the Dining Room. There are seperate menus for each - and obviously the lounge is slightly cheaper. Not sure why previous comments are surprised that the Dining Room is more expensive - after all it is "fine dining" not Appleby's. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere makes it a truly unique experience. The building was built out of stone to make it look like a castle, the wait staff wear tuxedos, they even have an old-fashioned dessert cart. It is a family owned restaurant (the patriarch that opened it still cooks there) and they aim to make you feel welcome & well taken care of. I have never had a bad meal here - the clams casino are tasty and I can not say enough about the lobster bisque! I recommend getting the chateau briand for two (they can make it for one if you ask) or the steak Diane - you will be treated to a table-side flambe. And to go with one of the yummy desserts ( I recommend the Bundernusse) order a "flaming" coffee. They also have a function room here and their banquet prices are very reasonable (half the price of what I was quoted in Boston!). I had my parents' 25th Anniversary party here over a year ago and my dad is STILL raving about the food & service.

• Pros: Excellent fine dining experience, extensive wine menu, knowledgeable sommelier, ladies get a special treat in the DR, Sunday Jazz on the patio by the lake
• Cons: bit of a drive from Boston (but well worth it!)